This page contains information about my academic and professional
background.
Summary
- Technical background in data analysis and visualization using GIS
and programming (Python, R, SQL, etc.)
- Passionate about utilizing data science to investigate environmental
and public health issues.
- Quick learner, creative, detail-oriented, and flexible. Strong
technical writing skills.
Work Experience
Student Research Worker | Columbia University | New York, NY
| Sep. 2024 - Present
- Assisting in the evaluation of research data through data analysis
techniques in R.
Graduate Intern | King County | Seattle, WA | May 2024 -
Sep. 2024
- Extracting stormwater facility data from Technical Information
Reports to improve public-facing County apps.
- Providing field support for ground-truthing stormwater
infrastructure in King County spatial datasets.
GIS/Data Analyst | Herrera Environmental Consultants |
Seattle, WA | Oct. 2022 - Jan. 2024
- Created custom geospatial products for internal clients to use in
external-facing reports, communications, etc.
- Programmed in Python/R/SQL/Arcade to automate calculations,
manipulate data, and create visualizations.
- Routinely assisted field operations monitoring storm and surface
water under changing weather conditions.
Environmental Technician | WA State Dept. of Ecology |
Shoreline, WA | Nov. 2021 - Jun. 2022
- Digitized water rights using GIS software to create robust databases
& maps for regulatory compliance.
- Interpreted legal documents, referenced external maps and data
sources, and migrated spatial data.
Research Intern | Gates Ventures | Kirkland, WA | Jul. 2020 -
Aug. 2020
- Conducted research on trends in online media and communications to
support a cross-functional PR team.
- Analyzed data from various sources, including social media platforms
and industry reports, to identify insights.
Education and Certifications
M.S. Environmental Health Data Science | Present -
2025
Columbia University | Mailman School of Public Health | New York,
NY
B.A. with Honors in Geography: Data Science, Minor in
Informatics | 2022
University of Washington | Seattle, WA
- Mary Gates Scholar
- Husky Seed Fund Grant Recipient
- Departmental “Outstanding Senior” Award Recipient
AutoCAD Certification | 2019
Seattle Central College | Seattle, WA
Other Experience
Instructor | Anga Kala Kathak Academy | Redmond,
WA
Aug. 2019 - Present
- Instructing dance classes for students of various ages & skill
levels, fostering a supportive learning space.
- Organizing curriculum for exams and recitals, developing lesson
plans tailored to individual and group needs.
Undergraduate Mentor | UW Geography Department | Seattle,
WA
Jan. 2024 - Mar. 2024
- Mentored undergraduate students in the course GEOG 491: Professional
Development for Geographers.
- Shared advice and anecdotes on career development through alumni
panel and informational interview.
Volunteer Project Manager | Arts Without Borders | Seattle,
WA & Cleveland, OH
Oct. 2020 - Apr. 2022 * Led cross-regional grant writing
team, for timely submission and compliance with grant requirements. *
Collaborated with stakeholders to develop project plans, allocate
resources, and monitor progress.
Student Leadersip Experience
Committee Chair | EverybodyHacks | University of Washington
(UW)
Jun. 2021 - Jun. 2022
- Secured a $2,400 Husky Seed Fund Grant to fund UW’s first totally
interdisciplinary hackathon.
- Recruited and directed 20+ undergraduate students to organize the
hackathon and a four-part panel series.
Founder/Director | GeoDat Society for Geography & Data
Science | UW
Feb. 2021 - Jun. 2022
- Led interdisciplinary undergraduate research team, mentoring
teammates in research methods.
- Investigated social and environmental justice issues
(e.g. environmental health disparity, water scarcity).
Co-Editor in Chief | Plenum Undergraduate Geography Research
Journal | UW
Oct. 2020 - Jun. 2021
- Collaborated with the editorial board to establish the journal’s
vision, goals, and editorial policies.
- Directed editorial meetings, delegated tasks, and ensured effective
communication among team members.
Projects
Research Essay / Thesis
- Systemic Limitations of Public Health Research and Environmental
Justice in Seattle (Undergraduate Honors Thesis) (View
Here)
- Health Disparity, Socioeconomic Inequity, Environmental Pollution,
and How Geography Ties Them All Together (View
Here)
- An Investigation into the “Institute of Free Speech”: On the
Inequity of Microtargeting and Political Manipulation (View Here)
Atlas
- Environmental Health Disparity in California’s San Joaquin Valley
(View
Here)
StoryMap
Technical Writing
- Implementing a Basic SQL Database (View
Here)